So I read 11 books in the month of February and I’m happy to say that the majority of the books were good choices. There were 2 2-star reads, the majority of them 3s and 4s but I’m happy to say I had 2 five star reads! One was the start of a series and one a genre I rarely ever read anymore so both were a surprise.
A Word On My Rating System
I’m going to leave my rating system here because people get their panties in a wad on the interets about giving books 3 stars. But I will always be honest about the books I read, even if the publisher sends me an advanced copy
5/5 stars: Couldn’t put it down, loved it. Will re-read. Will recommend to any and everyone. Will have a place on my bookshelf
4/5 Stars: A Solid book. I really really liked it. Or it or it made me think. I would recommend.
3/5 Stars:Not the best thing I’ve ever read but I finished it and most likely it was enjoyable. If someone asked, my response would be, yeah it was ok. Or, it was cute. Probably wouldn’t read it again.
2/5 stars: This is usually the lowest rating I will give. Means I didn’t really like it, but finished it because I felt I had to. Usually a book that disappoints me in some way. If someone asked I am quick to say: don’t do it.
1/5 Star: true WTH moment in reading. I usually list out the reasons why. Could be a DNF
Best Books I read in February
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First Lie Wins
5/5 stars
Pride and Protest
I will always read the adaptations of a Jane Austin novel.
Especially of my favorite.I really liked this modern retelling of my fav Jane Austin novel . It did slow down and as with the original I was frustrated by all the misunderstandings but all in all a good modern retelling of this classic,
3.5/5
Red Rising
OMG.
This feels like the grown up version of every Dystopian YA novel I've read up until now.
This was wonderful!
It started off slow to me, but by the end of the first 1/3 of the book I was committed and halfway through I was sucked all the way in.I don't like to give summaries of the plot because friends, read the book jacket!!!I will say that I was almost in a frenzy to finish wondering which character was indeed a friend or foe of our Darrow.
Who frustrated me endlessly and had me screaming HAVE YOU LEARNED NOTHING?????
All in all, I've found my new obsession and I can't wait to start the next book.
5/5 Stars
Through the Glen (The Highlands Series )
I actually really liked this one.
loved the character development of both of our main characters and the love story was perfect. Throw in a little danger/mystery and it was perfect.There was a slight miscommunication but thankfully, it was resolved rather quickly and the story moved on.All in all, a good quick weekend romance read.
3.5/5
Sula
The last time I read Sula, I was in High school. I don't think I grasped the book as well as I could because well, I was about 16.But this time, I LISTENED to the book.
The audiobook is narrated by the late Toni Morrison herself and I feel like I got to experience the words the way she wanted us to. The book is beautifully written and she is one of the only writers who can go back and forth in time and use symbolism and make you still enjoy the story.I was worried that on my second read, I wouldn't like the book as much as I did the first time, but I enjoyed it even more now in my 40s.
4/5 stars